Talent Shortage?
In a survey of senior executives, “respondents rated ‘leading and maintaining talent in challenging economic conditions’ as a key career-related concern for 2012,” according to BlueSteps president...
View ArticleWould You Share Your Facebook Password with a Potential Employer?
Most people’s Facebook profiles offer glimpses into the meaningful and mundane in their lives – family photos, likes and dislikes, conversations with friends. Others, of course, reveal inappropriate...
View ArticleCareer Management at 50+
It can be a scary world for anyone who longs for the “good old days” of stable, long-term employment, and job seekers who are 50+ may fear age discrimination, especially in a tight employment market....
View ArticleLying on Resumes – Never Ends, Never Helps
Could you be the next Scott Thompson – fired for lying on your resume? Few people hold such high-visibility jobs as Thompson, until recently the CEO of Yahoo. So you might not think a little white lie...
View ArticleFor Everyone Who Hates Job Searching
Job search is an unpleasant task! So when you get hired, you are thankful to stop all of those unpleasant activities (networking, crafting your marketing messages, following up on leads, establishing...
View ArticleTop 5 Tips for a Summertime Job Search
What’s different about looking for a job in the summer? In many respects, nothing is different – you still need a clear message, an overall strategy, and a structured plan to move your career to the...
View ArticleCareer Lessons from the Boss
Yes, I’m talking Springsteen here! I love how Deborah Jacobs in her blog post has interpreted the life and career of Bruce Springsteen into lessons we can all use – even if we have not one ounce of...
View ArticleYes, LinkedIn IS Just As Important As Your Resume!
Alexandra Chang’s article at Wired.com is spot on! If you care a whit about your career not only do you have to be on LinkedIn, you should have a detailed profile with your job history. It should...
View ArticlePassion & Purpose: Your “Moral-Emotional GPS,” says Oprah at Harvard
What keeps you moving, motivated, and on the right path? According to Oprah Winfrey in her 2013 commencement address at Harvard, it’s your purpose and your passion – or, as she called it, your...
View ArticleLooking for a Board position? Here’s how to find one.
I sat in on a very informative BlueSteps webinar today, “Tips for Gaining Your Board Seat.” The 3 presenters were executive recruiters who specialize in filling Board roles. My key takeaways: BE GREAT....
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